Abstract
Recent energetic particle physics research in JT-60U and JFT-2M is reported. Alfvén eigenmodes (AEs) are investigated in reversed-shear (RS) plasmas in JT-60U where frequency sweeping (FS) modes are observed to follow the q-profile evolution. The RS-induced AE model can explain the FS of the modes within the context of an evolving q-profile. Enhanced energetic ion transport is also investigated with the appearance of modes in the toroidicityinduced AE range of frequency in JT-60U using a multi-channel neutron profile monitor and in JFT-2M using a lost ion probe. Additionally, the ripple loss in the complex toroidal field ripple due to ferritic steel inserts in JFT-2M is shown and compared with model analysis. The simulation code developed to predict ripple loss in JFT-2M will be of use in estimating the heat flux in the complex ripple field of a future device such as ITER.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | S31-S45 |
Journal | Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion |
Volume | 46 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2004 Jul 1 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Nuclear Energy and Engineering
- Condensed Matter Physics